organization

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♦♦ or|gani|za|tion /'ɔːrgənaɪz'eɪʃən/ (organizations)
in BRIT, also use organisation
1 [N-COUNT] oft in names
An organization is an official group of people, for example a political party, a business, a charity, or a club.
Most of these specialized schools are provided by voluntary organizations.
...a report by the International Labour Organisation.
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
The organization of an event or activity involves making all the necessary arrangements for it.
...the exceptional attention to detail that goes into the organisation of this event...
Several projects have been delayed by poor organisation.
3 [N-UNCOUNT] usu with supp, oft N of n
The organization of something is the way in which its different parts are arranged or relate to each other.
I am aware that the organization of the book leaves something to be desired.non-governmental or|gani|za|tion (non-governmental organizations)
[N-COUNT]
A non-governmental organization is the same as an NGO.

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